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Town Planning

Mohan G Sonar

Shri. Mohan. G. Sonar
Chief,
Town Planning

The Town Planning Division of MMRDA is involved in Planning and Development of the following Special Planning Authority (SPA) areas –

    For the above SPA Areas, the Town Planning Division undertakes the following Tasks: 

    • Preparation of Development Plans / Planning Proposals for the SPA areas 

    • Carrying out required Modifications to the sanctioned Development Plans / Planning Proposals of the SPA Areas 

    • Issuance of Development Permissions, No Objection Certificates, Development Plan Remarks etc. for development within the SPA Areas. 

    • Co-ordination with other Departments and Authorities on various issues related to planning and development of the SPA Areas. 

    • Miscellaneous works related to Planning and Development of SPA Areas. 

    In addition to the above SPA Areas, the Town Planning Division is also handling Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamraj Nagar Slum Rehabilitation Scheme taken up by MMRDA in Joint Venture with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority

     

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    • ​​​​​Oshiware District Centre (ODC): 

    Oshiwara District Centre (ODC) was one of the growth centers identified in MMRDA's 1977 Policy of "Optimal Regional Structure" of Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which recommended planned decentralization of economic activities from South Mumbai and development of new growth centers. On appointment as a Special Planning Authority for the area admeasuring about 102 Ha. between western suburbs of Jogeshwari and Goregaon, MMRDA prepared Planning Proposals for Oshiware District Centre which were sanctioned by the Government on 16th January, 1992. 

    Subsequently, Government by Notification dated 18th November, 2015 deleted the area west of S.V. Road from MMRDA's jurisdiction and included the same in MCGM's jurisdiction. Government by another Notification dated 18th November, 2015 increased the total FSI from 1.5 to 4.0 for Commercial (Integrated Development) and Commercial (Transformation) Zones; from 1.5 to 3.0 for Residential, Residential Cum Shopping and Mixed Land Use Zones and from 1.0 to 3.0 for Socio Cultural and Public Utility & Services Zones by allowing additional FSI on payment of premium. Implementation of sanctioned Planning Proposals is envisaged through landowner's participation. 

    Services such as water supply, storm water drainage, sewerage etc. are provided by the MCGM. Presently, MMRDA has undertaken construction of roads in ODC, which includes construction of Storm Water Drain, water supply and sewer lines. .

    • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Notified Area (CSMIANA):

    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai, is India's busiest airport, connecting India globally to 41 destinations through 40 international airlines and to 44 domestic destinations with 7 domestic carriers. The lands are leased by the Airport Authority of India (AAI) to Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) in 2006 for 30 years, extendable by another 30 years and the responsibility of operation, management and development of CSMIA is also transferred to MIAL.

    Government on 14th May 2009 appointed MMRDA as the Special Planning Authority for this area admeasuring approximately 802.03 Ha. Draft Interim Development Plan for CSMINA was published by MMRDA on 06/01/2011 and sanctioned by Government under Notification dated 17th May 2013. 

    MIAL as lessee is developing the necessary infrastructure, and airside facilities and amenities in accordance to the sanctioned Interim Development Plan for CSMIANA. City level infrastructure services within CSIA notified area like water mains, drains/ nallahs, power lines, sewerage lines etc. are maintained/ developed by MCGM. MMRDA being SPA for CSMIANA is processing and issuing approvals for operational constructions and also granting permissions for other developments in CSMIANA. Apart from this MMRDA has also undertaken the work of various metro lines in the vicinity of airport area which shall be a boon to the domestic as well international air travelers. 

    • Wadala Notified Area (WNA):

    Government of Maharashtra in 1984 leased the land admeasuring 126.64 Ha at Wadala for 99 years to MMRDA for developing a Truck Terminal so as to reduce traffic congestion and pollution of South Mumbai by relocating all transport companies, and related activities. MMRDA prepared layout indicating 4 phases, and the detailed layout of Phase-I was sanctioned by MCGM on 06/09/1986.

    On appointment as SPA for Wadala Notified Area in 2005, MMRDA prepared Planning Proposals and Development Control Regulations (DCRs) for WNA, which were sanctioned in 2010 with a global FSI 4.00. 

    The Empowered Committee in 2010 decided to shift the Wadala Truck Terminal at Mankhurd or outside the Mumbai City and develop this Notified area on the lines of Bandra-Kurla Complex. Therefore, considering the existing Monorail and its Depot, proposed Metro-line 4 and its Depot, proposed ISBT, and adjoining Anik Bus Depot & Eastern Freeway; a detailed Layout Master Plan for a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) along with Urban Design Guidelines was prepared by MMRDA. Accordingly, modifications to the sanctioned Planning Proposals were proposed and the Government in 2019 has sanctioned the Revised Planning Proposals for Wadala Notified Area along with DCRs. 

    MMRDA will implement Revised Planning Proposals for Wadala Notified Area. The plots as proposed in the Revised Planning Proposals will be disposed as per MMRDA's Land Disposal Regulations, 1977. The Revenue generated from disposal of plots, will be utilized for infrastructure development in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). 

    • Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamraj Nagar Slum Rehabilitation Scheme, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai. 

    The Housing Department, GoM by Order dated 21st September, 2023 has permitted SRA to develop Slum Rehabilitation Schemes in MMR in Joint-Venture with Local Self-Government bodies as well as MHADA, MMRDA, CIDCO and others.  

    Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamraj Nagar, Ghatkopar (East) Slum Rehabilitation scheme on plot bearing CTS No.194 (part) and 195 (part) is undertaken on land area of approximately 3,18,263 Sq.M. (31.82 Ha.) comprising approximately 17,000 slum dwellers.  .

    MMRDA vide Resolution No. 1667 in its 155th Authority meeting held on 12th December, 2023 has accorded approval for undertaking Slum Rehabilitation Scheme at Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamraj Nagar, Ghatkopar (East) by MMRDA as a “Developer” in Joint Venture with Slum Rehabilitation Authority.  

    Accordingly, a Joint Venture Agreement is executed between MMRDA and Slum Rehabilitation Authority for implementation of Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamraj Nagar Slum Rehabilitation Scheme on 27th February, 2024. MMRDA will implement the Scheme as a Developer whereas the SRA will be the Planning Authority. Also, Housing Department, GoM by GR dated 31st July 2024 has accorded approval for the scheme and entrusted MMRDA & SRA with following roles and responsibilities for said JV scheme: 
     

    • Role of SRA:  
    1. Action to be initiated for rehabilitation of slum dwellers & submission of proposal for said slum scheme as per Government Resolution dated 21/09/2023 in Joint Venture, 
    2. Survey of slums & Biometric for eligibility of slums, 

    3. Slum declaration under section 3C, 

    4. Private land acquisition process as per section 14A(1) of Slum Act, 

    5. Acceptance of proposal being Planning Authority and issuing LOI, IOA, Building permission & OC for the slum scheme, 

    6. Rent to be paid to slum dwellers received from MMRDA & providing the clear land to MMRDA for development of the project, 

    7. Initiate action on non-consenting members under section 33, 38 of Slum Act  

    • Role of MMRDA: 
    1. Appointment of Architect & Contractor, 

    2. To prepare detail feasibility report & planning proposal of buildings of the project, 

    3. Payment of rent or alternate Transit Accommodation to slum dwellers, 

    4. Submission of proposal to SRA for approval, 

    5. Execution of proposal as per approval & construction of Rehab/PAP/ Sale component etc. 

    After implementation of the scheme, every eligible slum dweller will get 1 BHK residential tenement having 300 Sq.ft. Carpet Area free of cost.  MMRDA has appointed M/s. Sandeep Shikre & Associates as an Architectural and Project

    Management Consultant vide work order dt.06th August,2024.

    The Slum Rehabilitation Authority, MCGM has completed the biometric survey of the slum dwellers and published the Annexure II. Individual development Agreement with slum dwellers is in process. 

    The Slum Rehabilitation Authority, MCGM has issued Letter of Intent (LOI) for Phase- I (i.e. 6.6 Ha. Plot area) on 06/09/2024 and the Intimation of Approval (IOA) for 02 Rehab Buildings out of 06 Rehab Building proposed in Phase-I on 13/12/2024.  

    The work of floating tender to appoint Contractor for construction of Rehab Buildings for Phase-I of slum scheme u/r is in process and same will be completed in few months.